#300 - Real Wedding Retrospective: Rosie and Will

Woot Woot! Today we are celebrating 300 Episodes of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast! We’re toasting this milestone with guests Rosie and Will. Wedding planning clients of Michelle, the couple was married in October of 2021. Their wedding happened just as Covid restrictions were lifting, which surprisingly brought its own unique set of challenges. Rosie and Will chat with Michelle today about what they learned, share advice on what they might have done differently, and reflect on the moment that brought them together for a lifetime.

Big Takeaways

• There were about 86 guests in attendance. Most of the wedding took place outside, at a family friend’s house.
• In regards to covid precautions, they only required a negative covid test.
• The caterer had been used by a family member before so they felt confident booking them.

Challenges and Tips

• Unfortunately, their catering company was sold during the pandemic and sadly the couple has yet to receive their deposit back.
• Even under pressure, do your due diligence.
• Family style food was a cost-savings for the couple.
• Make sure you and your partner are on the same page with timing throughout your wedding day.
• Rosie and Will purchased their own alcohol and ended up with way more than they needed.
• The pair purchased spirits as well as beer and wine, but waited until after dinner to put the spirits out. A great cost savings tip
• Their favors were custom matches.
• Rosie's father has passed away. So to honor him, they lit candles at the beginning of the ceremony for him and Will's grandparents. It was a symbolic way of feeling their presence at the wedding.
• They tried to save money on lighting and ultimately wish they had paid a professional to do the lighting for them.
• Be thoughtful about where you seat your elderly family members.
• Upon reflection, the pair wishes they had done a first look.
• If Rosie could go back, she would have purchased a second dress for post wedding ceremony festivities.
• Remember to find time to eat. The day goes by quickly.

Links We Referenced

danipadgettweddings.com

culinaryeye.com

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• Edited by Veronica Gruba.
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